“Section 17 of the Law provides for the implementation of recommendations issued by the NHRCN. The NHRCN reports that it serves as an observer to a special task force established by the Government for the implementation of its recommendations.

The SCA notes that the NHRCN has issued several recommendations aimed at addressing human rights violations as well as has called on the Government to ensure the implementation of recommendations issued by various international human rights mechanisms. The SCA commends the efforts of the NHRCN in advocating for the implementation of its recommendations and those of international human rights mechanisms.

The SCA is of the view that in fulfilling its protection mandate, NHRIs should undertake rigorous and systematic follow-up activities to promote and advocate for the implementation of its recommendations and findings, and for the protection of those whose rights were found to be violated.

The SCA encourages the NHRCN to continue strengthening the follow up and implementation of its recommendations, including through the full implementation of Article 17 of its Law.

The SCA refers to Paris Principles A.1, A.2, A.3 and to its General Observation 1.6 ‘Recommendation by NHRIs’. “